Owner`s manual

Chapter 5
5-4
Sport Boat
STARTING
1. Open vent screw on fuel tank (portable tanks).
2. Connect the fuel line to fuel tank (portable tanks).
3. Squeeze fuel primer bulb several times until firm (outboard models).
4. Operate blower (stern drive models).
Use of the bilge blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive
fumes have been removed. BEFORE turning on any electrical devices or
starting the engine(s), ALWAYS use the “sniff test” to check the engine
and bilge areas for fuel vapors.
If you smell fuel, DO NOT turn on any electrical devices and DO NOT start
the engine(s). Investigate immediately.
5. Attach emergency engine stop switch lanyard to its switch and to the
operator.
6. Place shift/throttle control handle in NEUTRAL.
7. Turn key clockwise to START position. After engine starts, release
key.
8. Push control handle forward to go FORWARD, pull back for
REVERSE.
 WARNING
The blower must be operated for a minimum of four minutes
before each time the engine is started. In addition, the blower
should be operated continuously when at idle or slow speed
running. Failure to operate the blower can cause an explosion.
 WARNING
Always go slowly in REVERSE to avoid taking water in over the
transom. You can swamp the boat by taking on too much water.
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